If you're getting a tax refund this year, here are some tips to get the most out of it.

1. Pay down debt.

According to Bankrate.com, the average American family has over $15,000 in credit card debt. If you're in that boat, using yout tax refund to knock down a chunk of high-interest debt might be a smart strategy.

Paying down student loans, or paying off several small credit cards might also be a good idea. Some financial strategists believe that it is psychologically rewarding to completely pay off smaller accounts whenever you can, even if some other accounts might have higher interest rates.

2. Save for a rainy day.

If you have debt under control, make sure you have emergency funds set aside. Calculate how much money you need to cover expenses for one month - food, rent, utilities, gas, bills, etc. The typical advice is that you should have 6 to 9 times that amount in a savings account. Life is unpredictable, and you need to be prepared for unexpected surprises like car repairs, medical bills, etc.

3. Invest in yourself.

Are you prepared for retirement? Are you maxing out your 401k plan? If your employer offers a contribution match, you may want to start there because that's free money. You may also be able to deduct up to $18,000 of it on your taxes. If you don't have a 401k, you may want to consider opening a traditional or a Roth IRA.

You can also invest in yourself in less traditional ways. Some of our customers express interest in starting their own Greek stores. Check out our Greekpreneur program to see if it's a good fit for you (limited availability).

5. Treat yourself.

If you have all of the above bases covered, it may be time to pamper yourself a bit. Maybe treat yourself to a nice vacation, or splurge on that custom line jacket you've been wanting for years. It just so happens we're having a Tax Refund sale right now, but it's so good it won't last forever. The clock is ticking...hurry! Shop all custom gear now..

In the spirit of Halloween, we wanted to share a scary story that happened in real life.

A group of sorority sisters needed some line jackets, but for some reason they went with a local unlicensed company instead of coming to S4G first.

Look at the photos below that one of them sent us and you'll be shocked! Cheap stick-on lettering...orange letters (AKA's colors are pink and green, not orange)...and just sloppy work in general. Can you believe this!?

Sadly, this is not a hoax. This really happened.

Please understand that we are not trying to ridicule these young ladies. On the contrary, we feel sorry that this happened to them, so we are using this story to warn others.

And last, but certainly not least, we are licensed vendors, which means everything we do is approved by and meets the standards of the sorority's national headquarters. We are Greek-owned, and we know the do's and don'ts of Greek paraphernalia.

To their credit, these young ladies wanted to bring their order to us after the fact, but it was too late because the other company already started on their jackets and wouldn't give their money back. What a nightmare!

We hope it all works out for them. If not, we are here to help.

The lesson: Don't let this happen to you. Choose wisely the first time. Whether you need 1 or 1000 jackets, let the experts at S4G to handle your order with love and perfection.

stuff4GREEKS was recently featured again in the media. Stitches Magazine is a publication about the embroidery industry. The article, titled "Greek Apparel Specialist Caters to Online Audience" describes S4G's social media strategy. An excerpt from the article is as follows: "When you speacialize in custom embroidered Greek apparel, it's important that you know your audience." Read the full article here on Stitches' Digital website (page 20).

We just ran the stats to determine our top-selling products for the year
thus far. Since Christmas is only a few weeks away, we're sharing this
with you for some fraternity and sorority gift ideas to fit any budget.
Click "Read more" to see the list...

Ever heard the song "Classic Man" by Jidenna? Well it was only a matter of time before the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi made it their own. Check out the remake "Kappa Man" below.

We can already hear this playing at the homecoming games, parties, and step shows. Our question to the Nupes is... what will you be wearing when you're on the scene and this is playing in the background?

On the dawn of the latest Transformers movie release, we thought it befitting to show off some of the custom pieces we've embroidered for people over the years that involve the shape-shifting alien robots. Take a look...

The Atlanta Greek Picnic weekend is the #1 yearly Greek event amongst 9 other events across the country designed to provide members of the prestigious Divine Nine Greek letter organization a unique experience. Our retail Greek clothing store, Zeus' Closet has been a contributing partner for the last 5 years and we don't see this partnership slowing down anytime soon.

April 18, 2014 – For several years, stuff4GREEKS was an online-only company with no physical location. The web store quickly became popular for creating highly-elaborate custom fraternity and sorority apparel. In the early years of the company, the owners and about 6 employees worked out of a basement. Then in 2009, the company purchased and built out a 4000 sq ft commercial building in midtown Atlanta. The Marietta Blvd space includes a walk-in retail store, modern loft-style offices, and a state-of-the-art production facility.

As their customer base continued to expand beyond just the fraternity and sorority market, the owners decided to name the brick-and-mortar store Zeus’ Closet, instead of naming it after the website stuff4GREEKS. When asked the reason behind the store name, co-founder Ethan King says... read the full press release here

Coordinating a group order? We just made your life easier.

It all starts with ONE. You no longer have to pay a big lump sum to get your group order started. You don't even need to pay half up front. Just order the first item in the group and we'll get the ball rolling. Click the "Read more" link for more details...

...As part of a Greek brotherhood, I knew the importance of having apparel that represented the Greek life. I searched through hundreds of Greek gear databases, looking for Phi Kappa Psi only gear. S4G contains the Greek-only apparel that allow you to enrich your Greek life...

As of right now we’ve already experienced 5 of the Divine 9’s Centennial Founders Days. It seems like each one has been bigger than the one before in it’s own way. We expect nothing different in 2014 as the boys in blue turn 100 years old on today!

We just ran the stats to determine our top-selling products for the year thus far. Since Christmas is only a few weeks away, we're sharing this with you for some fraternity and sorority gift ideas to fit any budget. Click "Read more" to see the list...

Its that time again. Leaves are blowing, temperatures are dropping. Football is in the air. Neos are crossing, Alumni are planning trips back to their respective Alma Maters for homecoming. There are numerous homecoming events. Lines are celebrating reunions. The fall is always an exciting time of year for us and our clients here at S4G!

We are constantly doing all we can do to separate ourselves from other Greek apparel sites. We try to offer things you cannot find anywhere else. For over a decade we'd like to believe we've done a great job at doing just that.

Need to stock up on custom Greek apparel for the new school year? Want to step out on the yard in the Greek jacket of your dreams? Don't have the funds right now? No problem! Just checkout with PayPal and choose the Bill Me Later option. Learn more...

Find out which of your favorite athletes pledged what Fraternities and Sororities. We did some research on this topic and found some pictures of our favorite ballers before they started professionally balling. If you're wondering what fraternity left-handed slugger, Kenny Lofton is a member of, look closely at the picture above. He always wears a shiny Greek accessory around his neck showing off his fraternity.

How do I get my jacket featured as a Spotlight Story?
Just place an order. No other action is required on your part. Each month, we will select one order that we think is the most original and creative concept to date. We will notify you by email if your design is selected.